CDL Class A Driver

Veritiv Corp; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Daily

Medical and Retirement Benefits Day 1

Job summary

Veritiv Corp in Aurora, IL is seeking a CDL Class A Truck Driver to join our transportation team. You will deliver and pick up stock on a schedule, prioritizing safety and customer service as you collaborate with a driven group of colleagues. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, 21+ years old, and availability to start at 5:00 a.m.

Hazmat endorsement is preferred and must be obtained within six weeks. Home daily, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• Hazmat endorsement preferred and required within your first six weeks of hire.
• Ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment; liftgate experience preferred.
• Familiarity with a computerized warehouse system preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer relations skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be available to start work at 5:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods and supplies onsite and offsite within established procedures for on-time delivery.
• Visually inspect loaded trucks to ensure orders are properly pulled, packaged, shipped and loaded; report defects or equipment problems.
• Work according to an assigned schedule.
• Provide professional and courteous interactions with customers to ensure a positive experience.
• File and retrieve documents and delivery records; monitor inventory quality and quantity.
• Follow mandatory instructions to safeguard environment and wellbeing.
• Report problems or issues with facilities and customers.
• Operate various equipment and machines, adjusting for efficiency.
• May assist with warehouse duties including order filling, loading/unloading, wrapping, and related tasks.

Skills

CDL Class A

Customer relations

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Tools

Liftgate experience

Material handling equipment

Computerized warehouse system

Job description

Job Purpose

Our CDL Class A Truck Driver will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our clients by partnering with a successful team of innovative and value driven employees to deliver and pick up stock as routed in a timely and safe manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Transport goods and supplies onsite and offsite working within established procedures to ensure on-time delivery.
• Visually inspect loaded trucks to ensure the orders are pulled, packaged, converted, shipped and loaded properly to avoid damages during transportation. Report all defects or equipment problems to supervisor.
• Work according to an assigned schedule.
• Provide professional and courteous interactions with customers to provide a positive experience.
• File and retrieve the proper documents and delivery records from the company filing systems while monitoring the inventory quality and quantity availability.
• Follow a range of mandatory work instructions to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
• Report any problems or issues with facilities and customers.
• Operate various equipment and machines, adjusting one or more variables to achieve efficiency.
• The driver position may also help with various warehouse duties including order filling, loading/unloading of trucks, wrapping and other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Must be available to start work at 5:00 a.m.
• Must observe all Department of Transportation and driving regulations resulting in a safe driving record and a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Hazmat endorsement preferred and required within your first six weeks of hire.
• Ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment required. Liftgate experience preferred.
• Familiarity with a computerized warehouse system preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer relations skills are required.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• Position requires a minimum of 21 years of age.

Our benefits include

• Monday – Friday
• Home Daily
• Medical and Retirement Benefits Available Day 1 Work Experience:

Work Experience

Verifiable Class A license and 12+ months driving experience compliant with all regulatory requirements.

Education

High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Working Conditions

• Regularly working in outside weather conditions, exposure to extremes of temperature, visibility, wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, twist and turn, and carry 50 – 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment, and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Ability to repetitively open and close shipping container doors weighing approximately 500 pounds, swing doors weighing approximately 300 pounds, and operate a lift gate.
• Walking/Standing – frequent walking and standing. Standing may be on the ground or while operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Sitting – frequent sitting including at stationary locations and while driving.
• Stooping – periodic stooping including need to bend at the waist.
• Kneeling on occasion.
• Climbing – frequent climbing, including need to get in and out of the cab and trailer of the truck as well as ability to climb and use 3 points of contact method.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more!

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers.

Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier.

About Veritiv

Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers.

Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier.